Award

Award of Provision of Large Format Printer.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

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Award

08 May 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, specifically SASA, has awarded a contract for the provision of a large format printer. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The primary location for this procurement activity is Edinburgh. The process has moved to the Award stage, with Pro Print Solutions selected as the supplier, following a tender process that saw three bids. The contract, valued at £4,720, was signed on 5th August 2026. The printer will be used by SASA's Photography unit to produce high-quality prints for various oversized materials.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and supply of large-format printers to engage with government procurement activities. It is especially suited for companies that have the capability to deliver high-precision equipment and are looking to expand their client base within the public sector. With the contract already awarded, this instance illustrates how businesses can take advantage of similar government procurements to grow their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with public agencies. Such opportunities can greatly benefit suppliers with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Large Format Printer.

Notice Description

SASA Photography unit require 1 x new Large Format Printer to produce high quality prints for banners, posters, technical drawings, signage, and other oversized materials. An existing printer is also available for trade-in.See attached documents for full info.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825338
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

DAVID HARDIE ENGINEERING

FORBES LESLIE NETWORK LTD T/A FLN CONSULTING ENGINEERS

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS

NORTHSTAR MEDIA

PRO PRINT SOLUTIONS

PULSE FITNESS

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE

UK DIVING SERVICES

VALUTA

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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